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Scots Win Third Straight With 70-60 Win Over Adrian

ALMA, Mich. - Darcie Philp (Ubly) dropped 23 points as the Scots defeated visiting Adrian College 70-60 Wednesday. With the victory, Alma is now 8-5 (3-3 MIAA) while Adrian falls to 4-10 (0-7 MIAA).

The Scots commanded the lead the entire game and led by as many as 16 with five minutes remaining in the game after a 32-24 advantage at the half. Philp led all scorers with 23 points, grabbing six rebounds while Katey Peacock (Gowen/Greenville) had seven points, eight rebounds, six assists and four steals in addition to five miscues for a well-rounded outing for the Maroon and Cream.

Ashley Matuzak (Saginaw/Nouvel Catholic) scored 13 points and dished out five assists and had five boards in the effort.

Shooting over 52 percent form the field while holding Adrian to just 34 percent for the game, including a dismal 22 percent from three point range.

The Scots return to action Jan. 14 when they travel to Olivet for a 3 p.m. match up.

 

Spring Term at Alma is a one-month immersion on a single academic topic that offers learning experiences not typically available during the more traditional 15-week fall and winter terms. For example, during Spring Term ‘07 students explored important cultural sites in China, worked to restore a Jewish Holocaust cemetery in Poland, analyzed ethic politics in Scotland, and studied medieval literature in London.

 

Coach Profile

Charlie Goffnett

Charlie Goffnett

One of the top Division III coaches in the nation, Charlie Goffnett has built the Alma women's basketball program into a national powerhouse. With three MIAA titles, five NCAA Tournament berths and one national championship under his belt, Goffnett is one of the most accomplished coaches in the nation.

Charlie Goffnett began coaching the women's golf team in 1990. As head coach, he has established a competitive program that is always on or near the top of the MIAA standings. In 1997, the Scots captured their third MIAA title under Goffnett's guidance.